Corey Norman

Corey Norman (born 3 February 1991) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League. Norman primarily plays as a five-eighth and halfback but can also play at fullback. Norman previously played for the Brisbane Broncos and the Parramatta Eels.

2014

In February, Norman was selected in the Eels inaugural 2014 Auckland Nines squad. In Round 1, Norman made his club debut for the Eels against the New Zealand Warriors, playing at five-eighth and kicking 2 goals in the 36–16 win at Parramatta Stadium. In Round 10 against the St George Illawarra Dragons, he scored his first try for the Eels in the 36–0 win at Parramatta Stadium. Norman cemented the five-eighth position, playing in all of the club’s 24 matches and scoring 3 tries in 2014.

2015

On 26 January, Norman played in the Auckland Nines and he was named in the Team of Tournament. In Round 13 against the North Queensland Cowboys, Norman played his 100th NRL match and also scored a try in the 36–30 loss, after they lead 30–6 till up to the 57th minute. Norman finished the season with 3 tries from 22 matches.

2016

In February, Norman captained the Eels Auckland Nines squad. He took out coveted Player of the Tournament award after he led the team as they triumphed over the New Zealand Warriors 22–4 to win their maiden Auckland 9's title. In Round 1 against his former club the Broncos, Norman left the field injured and was seen using his mobile phone in the changing room, which is banned during NRL matches. Norman was cleared of wrong-doing and said that he was only letting his family know that he was okay.

During a round 9 game, commentator Phil Gould quoted, "Norman would walk into a blues Jersey if he was a New South Welshman." Norman's eligibility is to Queensland despite being stuck behind the likes of Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk. By May, Norman was named third in the leader board for the Dally M Medal. He scored one try from his 18 appearances in 2016.

2017

In February, Norman again captained the Eels Auckland Nines team. In Round 1 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Norman made his return from suspension, shifting to halfback and scoring a try in the 20–12 win.

On 23 July 2017, Norman kicked a field goal to win the game for Parramatta in a close match against The Wests Tigers 17–16.

On 20 September 2017, Norman received a late call up to the Prime Minister's XIII Representative Team due to a late withdrawal from Canberra Raiders player Josh Papali’i. The team played against PNG XIII. Norman played his hand in two tries coming off the bench.

2018

In the 2018 season, Norman struggled with form over the opening rounds with the club sitting last on the table and only winning 2 of the first 11 games. On 22 May, coach Brad Arthur shifted Norman to fullback in a switch with Clint Gutherson for the Round 12 clash against The Brisbane Broncos. Norman ended the 2018 season with 23 appearances for the club as Parramatta finished in last place on the ladder claiming their 14th wooden spoon.

On 19 December the St George Illawarra Dragons announced the signing of Corey Norman to a 3-year deal.

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